Music, artwork to celebrate anniversary of 'Rite of Spring'

Sunday

Apr 28, 2013 at 12:01 AM

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring," the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of music director Sarah Ioannides, will perform it at 7 p.m. Saturday in Twichell Auditorium at Converse College.

Staff reports

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring," the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of music director Sarah Ioannides, will perform it at 7 p.m. Saturday in Twichell Auditorium at Converse College.

In addition to the concert, patrons also can get a glimpse into the minds of students, who will exhibit their visualization of Stravinsky's music in an art exhibit.For the past several weeks, high school art students in Spartanburg School districts 1, 2 and 7 have been asked to listen to the recorded symphony and create visual art that reflects the music through paintings, drawings or sculptures. An exhibit is on view at the Chapman Cultural Center. More than 200 pieces of artwork are expected to be produced. First-, second- and third-place winners will be recognized on stage at Saturday's concert, each receiving cash prizes. Buy tickets, $35, $25 and $10, through Converse College by calling 596-9725. As part of the Symphony's Big Red Ticket program, children get in free when accompanied by a ticket-buying adult.Compiled from staff reports